1987 Ferrari Mondial

*1987 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe* Ferrari has a long lineage of four seat cars, nearly dating back to the founding of the company. In the mid-1970s, it gained widespread notoriety for its mid-engine V8 sports cars - but only twice in the companys history has it combined the two. Debuting in 1980, the Mondial was in many ways a stretched version of the 2-seat 308 and styled by legendary Italian design house Pininfarina. In English, Mondial translates to Global a name which was given to the car thanks to meeting crash and emissions regulations worldwide - a big deal for Ferrari at the time. This 1987 Mondial is from the final year of the cars second and arguably best iteration - the 3.2 Quattrovalvole. Finished in the classic Ferrari color scheme of Rosso Corsa over a tan leather interior, this Mondial currently shows 74,189 miles on the odometer. The consignor of this car had it in their collection based out of Nevada for a number of years, after acquiring it out of Southern California. The Mondial 3.2 Quattrovalvole was produced in tandem with the 328 in the mid-late 1980s and received many of the styling updates that carried from the 308 to the 328. Smoother front and rear facias with integrated impact bumpers make the car look far sportier and highlight the design far better than the early rubber units, and larger 5-spoke wheels work perfectly proportionally with the shape. The interior is very 1980s Ferrari with a thin 3-spoke Momo-sourced steering wheel, leather on nearly every surface and the famed gated manual transmission with its polished gate. Unlike most other Ferraris of the era, this one allows you to fold the front seats forward and fit two people in the rear - although it looks small back there, it is just as spacious, if not more so, than the back of a similar era 911. Drop into the drivers seat and you are met with a beautiful set of Veglia gauges including a 10,000 RPM tachometer with a 7,500 rpm redline, and a 180 MPH speedometer which are flanked by buttons and warning lights. Of course, if there is one thing that matters the most in a Ferrari, its the powerplant. Situated transversely behind the passenger compartment sits a 3.2-liter V8 with four valves per cylinder, that comes straight out of the 328. With Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and a Marelli Microplex ignition, the car produces 266 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque while producing an intoxicating sound every time you rev it out. Although the 3.2 Quattrovalvole is the second to last variant of the Mondial, many people prefer it to the final T as you dont have to remove the engine to replace the timing belt - which can be accessed on a lift by removing the wheel well liner- dramatically dropping the price of that service. Thankfully, this cars timing belt was replaced just last year, and under current ownership has undergone significant servicing with Park Place Boise to prepare it for sale including a new clutch, flywheel and clutch hydraulic system, all the seals have been replaced, an upgraded oil cooler was fitted and the transfer case bearings were replaced. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and can sprint from 0-60 in just 6.8 seconds and has a top speed in excess of 150 MPH. If you have always wanted to own a Ferrari but felt held back by the lack of practicality, the Mondial solves those issues and is tremendously fun to drive. Although Ferrari did make other front-engined V12 cars with 2+2 seating, the Mondial offers the nimble handling dynamics of a 328, with the space to fit your whole family. When that is paired with comprehensive recent servicing, it becomes a truly appealing proposition and a great entry point into the world of classic Ferrari. *Key Features* * 3.2-liter V8 * 266 Horsepower/224 Lb-Ft of Torque * Four Valves Per Cylinder * Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection * Marelli Microplex Ignition * Belt Service in 2024 * 5-Speed Manual Transaxle * Recent Clutch, Flywheel, Clutc